Highlights
- Incredibly low mileage of under 3,500 miles
- Single family ownership since first UK registration
- Highly preserved car in white with black leather cabin
- Desirable 300bhp VR-4 model that is quicker than a NSX
- Factory standard condition with no modifications
- Presents in very good condition after careful storage
The Appeal
The 3000GT was Mitsubishi’s entry into the hotly contested late 80s super coupe segment, notably led by Honda’s with its superlative NSX. In VR-4 3L 24V twin turbo 300bhp form, it could hit 60 from standstill in a shade over 5 seconds. That’s quicker than a NSX.
Of the handful of good survivors in the UK, this car must be one of the lowest mileage. It may even be worldwide too. A high performance VR-4 model, it has covered less than 3,500 miles since the vendor’s family acquired it in the USA and registered it in the UK in 1992. it joined an interesting collection of cars that has ben carefully preserved following his passing in 1994. You can read more about that provenance below.
Finished in period-popular ice white with a black leather interior, it is about as close to a brand new 3000GT as it is possible to get. We are told that it is factory standard and unmodified. It is so original that the tyres are believed to be the ones fitted at the factory, although we can’t verify this.
Finished in period-popular ice white with a black leather interior, it is about as close to a brand new 3000GT as it is possible to get. We are told that it is factory standard and unmodified. It is so original that the tyres are believed to be the ones fitted at the factory, although we can’t verify this.
The car has been in storage and off the road since the last MOT expired in 2015. Thankfully it has been stored to a high standard so presents very well in photos, which you can check. We are told that it ran well before being placed into storage. It hasn’t been started since so buyers may want to factor in some recommissioning.
These clever, all-wheel-drive coupes were the supercars of their day. This one will undoubtedly appeal to their many fans.
The vendor says:
"The last recorded MOT certificate expired in 2015, underscoring its 'barn find' status as it has been preserved rather than used. Now emerging onto the market after more than three decades, this car represents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional original, and low-mileage example with impeccable provenance.
"A car for the discerning enthusiast it offers not only the thrill of ownership but also the potential for long-term appreciation, a true unicorn and collector’s piece!"
The vendor says:
"The last recorded MOT certificate expired in 2015, underscoring its 'barn find' status as it has been preserved rather than used. Now emerging onto the market after more than three decades, this car represents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional original, and low-mileage example with impeccable provenance.
"A car for the discerning enthusiast it offers not only the thrill of ownership but also the potential for long-term appreciation, a true unicorn and collector’s piece!"
History and Paperwork
- First registered in UK on 20th January 1992
- Purchased in the USA and imported to the UK
- Single family ownership from new
- Acquired by the seller’s brother
- Two registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since April 1995
- Professionally stored since last MOT expired in 2015
- Vendor states that displayed mileage of 3,455 miles is correct
- No modifications have been made from factory standard we are told
- DVLA incorrectly records engine size as 5,990cc which buyer may wish to update
The vendor says:
"The car was ordered on 15 November 1991 directly from Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc. It was registered as a 1992 model year vehicle (with certificate of origin available) and delivered showing just twenty-five miles on the odometer. To ensure its safe passage to London, the car was comprehensively insured for $45,000 with the Continental Insurance Company, documentation of which remains on file.
"The owner was an avid car enthusiast curating an eclectic collection that included Porsches, left-hand-drive examples such as a Toyota MR2 and Jeep Grand Cherokee, alongside several Mercedes-Benz models.
"Following his untimely passing in 1994, the collection was preserved within the family, where this car has remained in largely untouched, and in it's original unmodified condition. Its extraordinary low mileage is testament to a life spent predominantly in careful storage, with outings reserved solely for servicing and statutory MOT inspections."
"The car was ordered on 15 November 1991 directly from Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc. It was registered as a 1992 model year vehicle (with certificate of origin available) and delivered showing just twenty-five miles on the odometer. To ensure its safe passage to London, the car was comprehensively insured for $45,000 with the Continental Insurance Company, documentation of which remains on file.
"The owner was an avid car enthusiast curating an eclectic collection that included Porsches, left-hand-drive examples such as a Toyota MR2 and Jeep Grand Cherokee, alongside several Mercedes-Benz models.
"Following his untimely passing in 1994, the collection was preserved within the family, where this car has remained in largely untouched, and in it's original unmodified condition. Its extraordinary low mileage is testament to a life spent predominantly in careful storage, with outings reserved solely for servicing and statutory MOT inspections."
The Condition
- Factory ice white paintwork in very good condition as shown
- Some minor marks and small scuffs to note in photos
- Bodywork presents well including body kit and front and rear bumpers
- Five spoke 17in alloy wheels look virtually unmarked as shown
- Vendor states that the tyres are possibly original
- Space saver spare wheel as shown
- Underside as shown in photos
- Black leather interior in very good order with barely any wear due to low mileage
- Original features include factory-fitted sound system steering wheel
The Mechanics
- 3L 24V DOHC V6 300bhp twin turbo engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Full time AWD system
- Car has not been started or driven since being placed in storage
- The vendor reports it drives well when serviced prior to storage
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